Robyn Samson

Experience

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  Making Waves Swim School (CANADA)

  Sept 2019 - Nov 2020

  Swim Coach

  Delivered predictable, high quality, and consistent swim lessons for a variety of ages (newborn- 18+) that allow individuals to improve in swimming proficiency. Provided constructive feedback about child’s progress at the end of each lesson to families, as well as through seasonal report cards.

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  UPS

  Dec 2020 - Apr 2021

  Package Handler

  Loaded and unloaded packages, weighing up to 70lbs, into trailers or package delivery cars. Scanned, sorted and stocked packages based on postal codes to ensure accuracy and package quality is up to standard.

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  Rocket Academy & ELC

  Apr 2022 - Jul 2024

  Work alongside Registered Early Childhood educators in the classroom to plan and implement learning experiences designed to meet the individual needs of the children (all age groups including: infant, toddler, preschool and preschool 1 (preparing for Kindergarten)), based on the 5 developmental domains in the ELECT document. Classroom routines are implemented through assistance with mealtimes, diaper changes, bleach/water sanitation procedures and outdoor playtime supervision. Worked with children, ages 2- 3.5, who have diverse learning or developmental delays. Assisted educators in the classroom through provision of 1 on 1 support, in addition to the adaptation/modification of the classroom environment and its learning resources.

  • Early Childhood Assistant

    May 2021 - Jul 2024

  • Enhanced Program Support (EPS)

    Apr 2022 - Sept 2022
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  The Alley

  Jul 2022 - now

  Responsible under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) to ensure that the workplace is inspected regularly for actual and potential hazards. Recommendations are provided to the Alley's store owner to uphold a secure environment for all. Create and serve specialty beverages, toppings and seasonal offerings with speed, quality, and consistency in a team setting. Cash and credit transactions are handled with Nown's POS system. - Keyholder: Trained to open and close the store independently; preparation for next day/upcoming shift (ingredient preparation, workstation and guest area maintenance)

  • Health and Safety Representative

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Artisan

    Jul 2022 - now
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  Ronald McDonald House Charities Toronto

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2022

  Placement Student

  Developed and implemented developmentally appropriate activities for patients and their family members whose ages range from 3 to 18 years old- all activities aligned with individuals' interests. Observed Child Life sessions, assisting within play experiences to offer emotional support, guidance, and modelling for the implementation of coping tools/mechanisms. Supported and facilitated Child Life programs including Virtual Activity Night, Coffee Talk, and RMHC School Camp.

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  Centennial Infant and Child Centre Foundation

  Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  Placement Student

  Collaborated with Registered Early Childhood Educators and volunteers to support the growth and development of children with diverse needs, ages 1-3, in accordance with their Individualized Program Plans (IPP). Worked with children whose conditions included the following; down syndrome, klinefelter syndrome, spina bifida, autism spectrum disorder, low muscle tone, and epilepsy.

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  Brampton Caledon Community Living

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Support adults with intellectual disabilities through participation in programs, in-office and within the community through a 1 to 3 ratio. Facilitated intake meetings with families to ensure program participants are a good fit, in accordance with the resources the organization provides. Modernized organization's existing content (brochures, powerpoints) through the use of online applications including Canva, and Microsoft Powerpoint.- Partnered with the Toronto Region Conservation Area to facilitate summer programs including Learn to Fish, Girls Can Too, and Conservation Youth Corps, ages 14-21. Show less

  • Resource Consultant Shadowing

    Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

  • Summer Initiative Support

    Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
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  Silver Creek Centre for Early Learning & Development

  Sept 2023 - Apr 2024

  Placement Student

  Work alongside Registered Early Childhood educators, on-site occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech-language pathologists to support over 25 students (ages 2 to 5) with physical and learning disabilities. Picture Education Communication Systems (PECS) and American Sign Language (ASL) are used continuously throughout the integrated, preschool classroom setting.

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  Brampton Caledon Community Living

  Jul 2024 - now

  Resource Consultant